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411 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 will be guaranteed secondary education and that this will be compatible with his special needs. [27633/00]
Written Answers. - Special Educational Needs.
My Department is not aware of the details of this case.
Enrolment in second level schools is the responsibility of the managerial authority of individual schools. My Department's main responsibility is to ensure that schools in an area can, between them, cater for all pupils seeking second level places in an area. This may result, however, in some pupils not obtaining a place in the school of their first choice.
The National Educational Psychological Service, NEPS, is available to all post primary schools recognised by my Department. NEPS can advise on the management of any difficulties that pupils might experience and which may present problems in a school setting. Where appropriate it can also advise on any educational supports which might be required to ensure that a pupil's time in school is as productive and positive as possible.
In order to progress this case further a questionnaire has issued to the child's parents which will help identify his educational needs and provide my Department with their written permission to contact schools and the National Educational Psychological Service, NEPS, on behalf of the child.